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http://blog.phillypolice.com/2013/04/internal-investigation-in-to-missing-weapons/#commentsMon, 15 Apr 2013 19:54:55 +0000http://blog.phillypolice.com/?p=17084On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, an audit of the one thousand, three hundred fifty-six (1356) Colt M-16 weapons stored at the Philadelphia Police Academy was conducted. The audit revealed one weapon was unaccounted for. The M-16 is a fully automatic rifle. The police department received the weapons from the Federal Government in August 2009. DLA Disposition Services and the Bureau of Supplies and Surplus conducted the regularly scheduled audit.

The police department immediately conducted audits throughout the department to try to locate the weapon. Additionally inspections of the firearm training unit, all special units and all lockers surrounding the firearms unit were conducted internally. All police districts were inspected as well.

The M-16s are stored at the academy in a 4x4x2 deep crate weighing 800lbs, secured on pallets with metal strap bands. The crates are secured in an alarmed room within the police department’s gun vault. There are a limited number of people that have authorized access to this secured area. At this time, police commissioner Charles Ramsey has directed Internal Affairs conduct a full-scale investigation with assistance from our Federal law enforcement partners. The investigation will seek to determine the whereabouts of this weapon.

At this point no individual, current or former employee, with access to these weapons is exempt from being thoroughly investigated regarding this matter.

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is immediately ordering a full audit on all city owned firearms throughout the entire department.

This a very serious matter and a complete review of the audit system, department records, authorized access, related security measures as well as department policy and procedures will begin immediately. Any changes that need to be made will be. And whoever is responsible will be held accountable.